Title: Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV

Application Deadline Date: 12/10/2026

Req ID: 56031

Department: Fish & Wildlife

Location:

Springfield, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $33.53

Maximum Salary: $52.55

Overview

The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife (VDFW) is currently recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Scientist III position for the role of district habitat biologist and small game project leader. This position supports a range of critical needs for implementation of wildlife population management, managing small game hunting seasons, and management of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in southeastern Vermont, among other duties to assist other projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a wildlife professional to make a difference in wildlife conservation in a small state. This position will work within the Department's Wildlife Division and be stationed in the Springfield district office.

Who May Apply

This position, Fish and Wildlife Scientist IV (Job Requisition #56031), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact David.Sausville@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in both an office and a field setting. Field visits may require traversing rough terrain or bodies of water in all weather conditions. Duties may require work outside of normal office hours. Attendance may be required at a variety of public meetings, hearings, and seminars, where strong adversarial opinions and some hostility may be encountered. Private means of transportation may be required for necessary travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in biology or a natural resources field AND one (1) year or more of experience in a natural resources field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in biology or a natural resources field AND three (3) years or more of experience in a natural resources field.

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as a Fish and Wildlife Scientist III with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory experience.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.